Scene 34
With a weighted sigh, Dayzee took a seat. She inspected the imposter before her and tried to locate some type of connection. There was a time when her mother hung the moon and stars…like most sand pedestals, time eroded the foundation. Her demons prayed on her and now feasted on the remains.
Her mother's presence entered the room as she read the note:
Dayzee:
If you're reading this, it means two things. One, I am almost gone or close to it.
I realize this comes much too late. I know I was not the greatest mother in the world. While other children were performing in school plays, meeting up with friends- you were too busy roaming the streets looking for me. Or where your next meal came from. Where we would find shelter. I stole your childhood and I can never forgive myself.
I love you so much. Never doubt that. But I ask for you to forgive me, Buddha. Watching you with the Forresters, succeeding despite what I did to you, made my soul cry out. It made the pain more real. All I ask is you don't blame yourself. It was all me. So this is my last request.
Let me go, Buddha. There is no reason for me to be here. My time is up sweetheart. You deserve happiness. I hate to admit, it can't happen with me around. You can still live yours. But first, thank you. Because of you, I finally understood. You taught me there's more to life than my next high. I wanted to do right by you. I got clean. For once, I was able to breathe. So, thank you. It's okay, Buddha-I love you.
MOM
"That's all you have to say?"
Dayzee shook her head, battling the mounting rage and frustration inside. "Not acceptable. You talk to me, dammit. You wake up and tell me why. You tell me how to fix this."
"Can't fix what's already broken, sweetheart. When will you learn?"
Dayzee went rigid.
"The long last vagabond has returned, I see." Uncle Preston stepped forward. "Welcome home."